make sure

phrase

: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.

Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.

They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.

Examples of make sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earn media coverage, contribute expertise to relevant conversations, keep company information current and make sure important developments are publicly accessible. — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Federal lawmakers at the time wanted to make sure that immigrants would be able to take care of themselves and not end up a public burden. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Each of us can make sure our female colleagues’ voices are heard. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Such a system could make sure ambulances are available where they’re needed while also helping move patients to appropriate care faster. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for make sure

• annexure
• embouchure
• epicure
• immature
• paramour
• premature
• reassure
• reinsure
• sinecure
• abjure
• adjure
• allure